President Joe Biden has signaled he may issue preemptive pardons for individuals expected to face legal challenges under President-elect Donald Trump. Among those reportedly under consideration are Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci, both of whom have drawn scrutiny from Trump and his allies.
Biden revealed during an interview that he cautioned Trump against pursuing politically motivated investigations. “I made it clear that there was no need…to settle scores,” Biden said. Trump reportedly listened but offered no assurances.
"Why would you offer anyone a pre-emptive pardon if they haven't done anything wrong?"
I discuss Joe Biden considering pardons for Anthony Fauci, Adam Schiff, Mark Milley, and Liz Cheney in my latest appearance on @NEWSMAX pic.twitter.com/ov8t0cprpO
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) December 6, 2024
Biden will pardon anyone he wants because he knows that his career is done
Giving Fauci and Cheney pardons basically admits that when the House and Senate conduct investigations, they will have evidence on deleted files and cover ups
The Democrats not only hide facts, but…
— YachtMoney (@yat023) January 9, 2025
Cheney, a member of the January 6 committee, has been accused of federal law violations, including witness tampering. Fauci, who oversaw pandemic responses, has also become a target for criticism from Republican leaders.
Karine Jean-Pierre refuses to deny that Biden is preparing pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci. Extraordinary. If he does pardon them, this will forever mark Fauci as the chief criminal of COVID and Liz Cheney as the architect of the J6 coverup. pic.twitter.com/UXNt8MfX4q
— Scott Adams (@scottadamsshow) January 9, 2025
Karine Jean-Pierre refuses to deny that Biden is preparing pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci. Extraordinary. If he does pardon them, this will forever mark Fauci as the chief criminal of COVID and Liz Cheney as the architect of the J6 coverup. pic.twitter.com/hDLEmE1CSH
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 12, 2024
By giving a blanket pardon to Fauci, @SenAdamSchiff and @Liz_Cheney, Biden is suggesting that these guys are either criminals or that the justice system can corruptly abuse innocent people; both are stances that Trump held all along. Biden campaigned against both of those claims.
— Yossi Gestetner (@YossiGestetner) January 9, 2025
Trump’s appointments to key roles, including Pam Bondi as attorney general and Kash Patel as FBI director, signal his intent to pursue aggressive legal actions. Patel has outlined plans to restructure the FBI, suggesting significant changes to its leadership and operations.
Joe Biden is set to issue preemptive pardons to Dr. Fauci, General Mark Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff, and several other top aides. pic.twitter.com/LaBqLOrtFi
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) December 6, 2024
Hey, @JoeBiden
IF they are INNOCENT?
Why pardon….What did YOU know and when did you know it???
Biden confirms He Is Weighing Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Preemptive Pardonshttps://t.co/liHp1lvuzr
— Howard INo (@HowardINo672988) January 9, 2025
Preemptive pardons ? Nothing screams guilty of something like a pardon.
Joe Biden Confirms He Is Weighing Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Preemptive Pardonshttps://t.co/KdYW3qv9PK
— Cathy Ann (@CathyAnn63) January 8, 2025
Biden’s consideration of preemptive pardons comes after his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. The December pardon, which addressed tax and firearms charges, has drawn criticism from Republicans who say it undermines the legal process.
Joy Reid justifies Biden's preemptive, blanket pardons of millionaire public officials like Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci by comparing it to Trump's pardon of the J6ers — who've been sitting in prison for 4 years:
"God knows what that is like, when those people are showing up in… pic.twitter.com/deFMFwNezs
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) December 7, 2024
Former Obama Adviser says it's "smart" for Biden to pardon Liz Cheney and Dr. Fauci because the founders "didn't intend a twice-impeached, 34 felony convicted guy" to win back the White House.
The founders literally drafted the Constitution in a way so that that's possible… pic.twitter.com/t70EDPC9gU
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) December 6, 2024
If crooked Biden gives pardons to Fauci or Cheney, it signals that real crimes were committed.
And so, state AGs should bring charges on behalf of their citizens (that would not be covered by the federal pardon). pic.twitter.com/Yh0LYAC8Kj
— Milton Wolf (@MiltonWolfMD) December 17, 2024
Biden can pardon Fauci and Liz Cheney for crimes against the United States but not for civil actions brought by individuals harmed by their actions. If Cheney doctored evidence used to incarcerate any person, that person would have a legitimate cause of action against Cheney.
— Brian Ward (@GodsRiddles) January 8, 2025
Trump appeared unfazed by the potential pardons, stating, “Biden can give them a pardon if he wants to. And maybe he should.”
